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Euphorbia bicolor, commonly known as snow on the prairie, [1] is a species of flowering plant in the genus Euphorbia, native to the southern United States. [2] It grows 1-4 feet tall, has green and white alternate leaves, and is monoecious with unisexual flowers. [1] It grows in hard clay soils of prairies, rangelands, and edges of forests.
Euphorbia leucocephala, with many common names including little Christmas flower, white lace euphorbia, snow bush, snow flake, snows of Kilimanjaro [1] and white Christmas bush [2] is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Mexico and Mesoamerica, and a relative of the poinsettia. [3]
Dissolved and particulate material in water can cause it to be appear more green, tan, brown, or red. For instance, dissolved organic compounds called tannins can result in dark brown colors, or algae floating in the water (particles) can impart a green color. [11] Color variations can be measured with reference to a standard color scale.
Euphorbium can also be a synonym of the genus Euphorbia. Euphorbium, an acrid dull-yellow or brown resin, consisting of the concreted milky juice of several species of Euphorbia, cactus-like perennial plants indigenous to Morocco. It dissolves in alcohol, ether and turpentine; in water it is only slightly soluble.
Euphorbia mammillaris (often mis-spelled Euphorbia mamillaris) is a plant species endemic to Cape Province of South Africa. [2] Euphorbia mammillaris , also known as African or Indian corn-cob, is a fast-growing shrublet, with thick stems that are chalky green, erect and ribbed.
Euphorbia corollata is an herbaceous perennial plant in the family Euphorbiaceae that is native to North America. A common name for the species is flowering spurge. [2] It has a milky sap that can cause skin and eye irritation in some people. It grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall, with smooth stems and light green leaves arranged alternately or in whorls.
Euphorbia glauca is a perennial herb with multiple erect reddish stems, around 1 metre tall. Its foliage is a blue/green colour. It flowers between September and March, although sporadic flowering can take place at other times. Flowers occur at the tip of the stems. Each flower is surrounded by a deep red coloured cup.
Euphorbia ouachitana, commonly called Ouachita spurge, [1] is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). It is native eastern to North America, where its range is restricted to the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains , with disjunct populations east in the Nashville Basin . [ 2 ]